Laurens County · Palmetto Heroes
Help for first-time buyers in Laurens County, South Carolina
Laurens County is a targeted SC Housing county in County First, and its limits are higher than its Upstate neighbors.
- County seat
- Laurens
- Residents
- 71,848
- Income ceiling, 3+
- $134,120
- Highest price
- $450,000
About buying in Laurens County
Laurens County uses SC Housing's default limits of $114,960 for 1-2 people and $134,120 for 3 or more. That's above Greenville County ($106,400 / $122,360), which matters for the part of Fountain Inn that sits in Laurens County.
Laurens is a targeted county, so you only need to not own a home at closing, and it's named in SC Housing's County First Initiative.
Laurens County School Districts 55 and 56 employ teachers in Laurens, Clinton and Gray Court. The sheriff's office and the Laurens and Clinton police departments also employ 2026 Heroes roles.
Limits that apply in Laurens County
| Households of one or two | Households of three or more | Highest purchase price |
|---|---|---|
| $114,960 | $134,120 | $450,000 |
Laurens County uses $114,960 for 1-2 people and $134,120 for 3+, with a $450,000 price limit. You may also consult the statewide table or work out a comfortable price.
Further assistance offered in Laurens County
Our research turned up no program run only for Laurens County at present. The statewide choices remain open to you; you will find them in the complete list for South Carolina.
Homebuyer classes near Laurens County
Nearly every assistance program asks you to complete a homebuyer class before closing. The HUD-approved agencies below, each within reach of Laurens County, teach that class or offer counseling before purchase.
| Agency | Location | Miles away | Offered | Languages | How it is taught |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville County Human Relations Commission | Greenville | 33 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| Regenesis Community Development Corporation F/K/A Upstate Housing Partnership | Spartanburg | 33 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
Taken from HUD’s list of housing counseling agencies. A given program may not accept every class.
Local employers whose staff may qualify
Among the eligible employers in and around Laurens County:
- Laurens County School District 55
- Laurens County School District 56
- Laurens County Sheriff's Office
- Laurens Police Department
- Clinton Police Department
Educators in Districts 55 and 56 and the county's sheriff and police officers fit 2026 roles. The full list of eligible professions
Questions about Laurens County
Is the Laurens side of Fountain Inn better for SC Housing rules?
It has higher limits and no 3-year lookback compared with the Greenville County side.
Is Laurens in County First?
Yes. SC Housing lists Laurens among County First counties.
Is Palmetto Heroes open?
No. It's closed for 2026, and no 2027 dates are set.
